Android Auto*™ Setup

Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup

Wireless Connection setup for Android Auto™:

Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System.

  1. Press the SETUP key on the infotainment system
  2. Press DEVICE CONNECTIONS
  3. Press PHONE PROJECTION
  4. Press ANDROID AUTO OPTIONS
  5. Press ENABLE ANDROID AUTO
  6. Then under DEVICE CONNECTIONS, press DEVICE CONNECTIONS again and ADD NEW
  7. On your smartphone, turn WiFi and Bluetooth on, and select the Vehicle Name that’s on the Infotainment System screen
  8. Confirm the verification code
  9. When connecting to Android Auto for the first time, check the pop up window displayed on the Infotainment System screen and press YES. 
  10. On the smartphone, agree to Enable Android Auto™
  11. Go to the Infotainment System home screen and select Android Auto to see the Android Auto™ supported apps

Quick Tips:

If Android Auto™ randomly disconnects:

  • Ensure the USB cable is certified by the phone manufacturer for both power and data
  • Clean the phone’s port, which the USB cable connects to, with disposable compressed air
  • The phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB port
  • Visit the phone manufacturer’s website for Android Auto™ concerns

Reminders:

  • Android Auto™ compatibility requirements for connection: OS Android™ 9.0 or higher, phone manufacturer’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)
  • Always update your phone to the latest operating system release
  • Android Auto™ runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply
  • Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for certain Android™ models. Use the manufacturer’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available

*See LEGAL page for legal information.

For further Kia Connect with Smart Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® run on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply.

Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

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